About Me
Hey yall!
I’m Nia and I am so happy to be here, holding space for families as they navigate the immediate postpartum period or the fourth trimester. My journey to being a Postpartum Doula came by surprise as I was supporting a dear friend and her family in their fourth trimester. A flame was lit and I knew that this was something I wanted and NEEDED to do for more families! In my career as a nanny, I watched the lack of proper support for families in those early postpartum days and I know how much of a difference that proper care can make. So, here I am, providing that care and love for families all over Chicago.
As a trained Postpartum Doula, I am committed to providing quality and individualized support to every birthing person and family that I care for. I understand the transition that a family goes through as they navigate their new addition, whether it is your first or fourth.
In addition to postpartum support, I am also a yoga teacher who specializes in perinatal yoga. I am equipped to support birthing people with yoga as they move through pregnancy and postpartum. Yoga is a great way to incorporate movement into your journey and to specifically support your pre and postnatal body and mind. As a yogi myself, it is such a joy to combine two things I hold close to my heart: yoga and birthwork.
Outside of my role as a Postpartum Doula, I am a daughter, sister, partner and a mama to my pup, Nova. When I am not wearing my Doula hat, you can usually find me taking a long walk with my dog, having a coffee date with my partner, or planning my next travel adventure.
I am so excited to continue caring for families and building community along the way!
Credentials:
2017 - Newborn Care Solutions Newborn Care Specialist Training
2020 - Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification
2021 - American Red Cross Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers
2021 - Infant/Child/Adult CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certification
2021 - DONA International Postpartum Doula Training
2021 - DONA International Lactation for Doulas
2022 - Whole Body Pregnancy Postpartum Doula Training
2023 - Zen Yoga Garage 85 hr Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher